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MACOUPIN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
DIABETES CONTROL PROGRAM
Seeks to reach the 3,500 in Macoupin County with diabetes and their families with this message |
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MACOUPIN COUNTY Diabetes Control & Prevention Program offers |
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Diabetes Nutrition Counseling with a registered dietitian call 217-854-3223, ext. 221 to make an appointment
Cholesterol and glucose screenings as well as HbA1c testing.
Diabetes Support Groupmeets 1st Tuesday of every month 2 p.m. at Public Health Office, 805 N. Broad, Carlinville
A Quarterly newsletter
A Lending Library
Referrals to physicians, endocrinologists, optometrists, opthamologist, & podiatrists for annual physicals and dilated eye exams as well as to a pharmacy assistance program for help with medications.
Help in identifying resources in your area for treatment and other diabetes services.
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For more information call 217-854-3223, ext. 225 ask for Debbie |
Other Links Look Below:
Center for Disease Control - Diabetes Program
Illinois Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
Some possible symptoms are an unusual thirst, frequent urination, blurred vision, and unexplained fatigue.
Who should be tested for Pre-Diabetes?
If you are age 45 or older and are overweight, it is wise to be tested for pre-diabetes during your next routine visit with your doctor. If you are over age 45 and your weight is normal, ask your doctor during your next routine visit if testing is necessary.
Risk factors for pre diabetes include:
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Family history of diabetes |
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High blood pressure |
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Low HDL cholesterol (the good cholesterol) |
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High triglycerides |
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History of diabetes during pregnancy (gestational diabetes) or giving birth to a baby weighing more than 9 pounds |
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Belonging to an ethnic group at high risk for diabetes - African-American, Latino, Asian, Native American, or Pacific Islander |
How do you know if you have Diabetes?
Most Common Symptoms:
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Frequent urination |
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Blurred vision |
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Unusual thirst |
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Numbness or tingling in hands or feet |
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Frequent skin, bladder and gum infections |
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Extreme fatigue |
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Irritability |
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Slow healing cuts and bruises |
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Unexplained weight loss |
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Genital itching (recurring yeast infections) |
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Intense hunger |
| This page last edited 06/29/2006 |